The Chief Engineer - LB, JL, JT, R7P, WL Driveline responsibilities include but not limited to:
Responsible for technical oversight of all aspects of the Axle/Driveline/AWD/4WD systems Charger, Challenger, Wrangler, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee Driveline which includes vehicle platform / families (hardware, software, calibration, packaging, builds, validation, ED&D, DVPR, Statement of Work, Design Change Requests, etc)
Define and ensure Global Technical Targets (Performance, Fuel Economy, NVH, Mass, DMC) are established and met while complying with regulatory requirements, vehicle packaging and manufacturing constraints
Accountable for Driveline System Definition, Development, Validation, Competitiveness, Quality and Driveline System Technical roadmap
Support and ensure technical infrastructure includes Technical Specifications (TS), Engineering Best Practice (E-BP), Lessons Learned (LL), DFMEA templates, Trade off Studies (TOS), standard DVP&R templates and other standard work tools
Responsible for meeting or exceeding program technical requirements and functional objectives of the driveline system (i.e. cost, timing, FE objectives, efficiency, performance, emissions, durability, mass, NVH, and Quality metrics - CQI, 3MIS, EPUS, JD Power)
Identify requirements and develop cross-functional department information/data to take technical decisions in the appropriate forum to meet functional objectives within program scope
Recognized as single point leadership contact for all engineering interfaces (for Axle / Driveline/AWD/4WD systems) for assigned vehicle families including but not limited to Vehicle & Propulsion System Integration, Chassis/Brakes, EE Core, ePT, Controls, Calibration, AME, Purchasing, Quality, and Supply Operations
Reviews & approves all Trade-off Studies (TOS). Empowered to make executive decisions on engineering direction for projects and programs
Leads coordination with Vehicle/Powertrain Team on initial Packaging studies (DSE or Application Engineer as delegates)
Develops and maintains the Technical Roadmaps, and Strategic Functional Groups which includes SWOT analysis and benchmarking activity to ensure industry competitiveness of the driveline system for mass, efficiency, NVH, shift quality, etc
Promotes Intellectual property development (patents, NDAs, EBPs, etc. ) as a result of product innovation
Supports Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Engineering in the Source Package planning. Ensures cost, quality and engineering assessments are used to drive best supplier selections
Overall Owner of "Improvement List" to address JD Power, CQI & 3MIS issues
Empowered to work directly with CoE Managers, Technical Specialist & DREs on programs and project assignments
Build best team, develop leaders and complete succession planning
Engineering budget: establish and meet targets for ED&D (i.e. FTE, Supplier ED&D, Parts, Purchased Services, etc)
Manage Driveline System lifecycle, including Quality Improvement activities
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree field
Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in transmission and/or driveline design, releasing, development, validation, calibration, manufacturing, program management, etc.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outllook, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering field or MBA
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
